Manhattan community board to Adams administration: We need more housing
A Manhattan community board has been pushing the Adams administration to create a housing plan for the East Side, but the process has been slow and contentious despite claims of being the most housing-friendly mayorship in NYC.
Manhattan's Community Board 6 has been vocal in its need for more housing in the East Side, and has been working with the Adams administration to create a plan. However, the process has been plagued with delays and disputes, despite the administration's claims of being the most housing-friendly mayorship in the history of New York City.
In February, the City Council approved two life science projects in the district, Science Park and Research Campus, with the understanding that the administration would assist in creating a housing plan for the area. However, this commitment has not been met, and the community board has grown increasingly frustrated with the slow progress.
"We were promised a housing plan and have yet to see any real action from the Adams administration," said Community Board 6 Chairperson, Marcia Kramer. "We need more housing in Manhattan and we need it now."
The Adams administration has not provided a clear explanation for the delays, but some speculate that it may be due to political maneuvering and influence games. In light of this, the community board has called for more transparency and accountability from the administration in its efforts to create a housing plan for the East Side.
Despite the setbacks, the community board remains hopeful that the Adams administration will fulfill its promise and work towards addressing the growing need for housing in the area.
https://therealdeal.com/new-york/2025/09/08/community-board-6-frustrated-over-housing-delays/